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Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program (R03, Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

National Institutes of Health is funding health projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Mar 16, 2029.

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Deadline
Mar 16, 2029
Posted
Jun 9, 2026
Opportunity number
PAS-27-028
CFDA
93.279

Opportunity description

The purpose of this notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is to facilitate the entry of investigators into multiple high-priority areas of substance use research, including comorbidity with HIV. The Science Track Award for Research Transition (START) Program aims to provide investigators with the opportunity to gather preliminary data that will assist them in securing future research grants and advancing their scientific careers.

Who can apply

  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • State governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Special district governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • City or township governments
  • Small businesses
  • County governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Independent school districts

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Hoang Le, Ph.D. hoang.le@nih.gov

hoang.le@nih.gov

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